According to reports, the helicopter went up in a ball of fire after hitting the ground.
He is survived by his wife Vanessa and their three daughters, who are thought to have not been on board.
His shock death sparked an outpouring of grief from the basketball world.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic tweeting: "NO PLEASE, I'm shaking this can't be true please."
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said: "Please no. Please God no. It can't be true."
Tristan Thompson added: "I hope this isn’t true man!!! Not Kobe."
Bryant was drafted straight to the NBA from high school — where he won the Pennsylvania state championship in 1996.
He was picked up by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Lakers.
Career stats by: thesun.co.uk
Source: Mirror.co.uk
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